Krispy Kreme looking to grow, debut signature coffee

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is embarking on a U.S. growth strategy, after years of focusing abroad, and also will launch three new signature coffees in September, chief executive Jim Morgan told shareholders at an annual meeting this week.

The Winston-Salem, N.C-based company, which operates or franchises 652 locations expects to open more than 65 company-owned small shops and has targeted Southeast markets in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C.; Louisville, Ky.; Columbia, S.C.; and Virginia B